The Newport H2 is the foundation of the KEEN Footwear line. Designed to perform in adverse conditions, the razor siped outside and 3mm lugs provide excellent traction. A true hybrid, the synthetic uppers withstand the abuse of saltwater and dirt, while providing supple comfort and stylish looks.

All KEEN water sandals are machine washable and have been treated with ÆGIS Microbe Shield®, antimicrobial technology that helps prevent odor, staining and deterioration. KEEN has also taken great care to develop leather uppers that will not crack, shrink or stretch when washed.

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I use these sandals all the time in and out of the water they feel great. The only down side is there not real durable. I have owned three pair and the webbing after a while will break free fromthe sole.

My wife and I recently took our first cruise, hitting ports in the Western Caribbean. I'm not normally a sandals guy, but I knew I needed something besides sneakers for this trip. I wanted something that could handle getting wet, would be comfortable walking around in, and could handle a variety of terrain. These sandals are perfect for what I needed.

My ONLY complaint with them, and I suspect this is true of any closed-toe sandal, is that they tended to trap sand inside. Some of the beaches we were on were rocky or littered with sharp shells, so I did a lot of wading with these sandals. I frequently had to stop to clean the sand and debris out of them. Even walking through dry sand would cause problems.

Aside from that, the sandals performed flawlessly. They're comfortable, even when worn all day, wet or dry. I also noticed SEVERAL other people wearing them, apparently they're quite popular.

The warmth factor is a pro and a con - I can wear these sandals outside in cooler temps and they are quite comfortable due to the smaller gaps between the fabric. They are not too bad in the hotter weather, although I suspect the Venice H2 is the better candidate.